FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 4663

Carrying FAU 4663 over LITTLE DUCK RIVER

.5 MI FROM SR 2, Coffee, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 4663

The FAU 4663 bridge in Coffee, Tennessee carries FAU 4663 over LITTLE DUCK RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.5 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,485 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAU 4663 compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Tennessee bridges
217
Bridges in Coffee · 15 in Poor condition
FAU 4663 24.3 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.5
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.5 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,485 vehicles/day
Structure Number
160A2390001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 4663 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAU 4663 against other structures in Coffee and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAU 4663?

FAU 4663 in Coffee, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 4663 inspected?

FAU 4663's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,485 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 4663 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 4663?

FAU 4663 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 4663?

FAU 4663 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 4663 and does age affect safety?

FAU 4663 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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